Tag: Immediate

Should Benson Henderson Get an Immediate Rematch If He Loses to Frankie Edgar?

The lightweight division is quickly becoming the UFC’s own best of three series. After capturing UFC gold in February, Benson Henderson is preparing to defend his lightweight title in a rematch with former champ Frankie Edgar. This bout will mark…

The lightweight division is quickly becoming the UFC’s own best of three series. After capturing UFC gold in February, Benson Henderson is preparing to defend his lightweight title in a rematch with former champ Frankie Edgar. This bout will mark the third consecutive time the lightweight title has been defended in an immediate rematch. While […]

UFC 139 Results: Should Dan Henderson and Shogun Rua Have an Immediate Rematch?

After UFC 139‘s main event between Dan Henderson and Shogun Rua that has already been hailed as an instant classic, one has to ask if maybe a rematch is the best thing for all parties involved. While everybody can agree that it was a great fight,…

After UFC 139‘s main event between Dan Henderson and Shogun Rua that has already been hailed as an instant classic, one has to ask if maybe a rematch is the best thing for all parties involved. While everybody can agree that it was a great fight, the decision will probably be disputed for a long […]

UFC Betting

UFC 139 Results: Should Dan Henderson and Shogun Rua Have an Immediate Rematch?

5 Reasons Gilbert Melendez Should Be Given an Immediate UFC Title Shot

Current Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez‘s career with the San Jose-based promotion is hanging on by a thread. The lightweight kingpin is regarded by many as the best fighter in his weight class, though the argument could be cont…

Current Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez‘s career with the San Jose-based promotion is hanging on by a thread. The lightweight kingpin is regarded by many as the best fighter in his weight class, though the argument could be contested due to the dominance that UFC champion Frankie Edgar has demonstrated as of late. However, with […]

UFC Betting

5 Reasons Gilbert Melendez Should Be Given an Immediate UFC Title Shot

Dana White: Gilbert Melendez Signing with UFC, Immediate Title Contender?

Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez could be coming to the UFC sooner than expected. According to UFC President Dana White, the UFC is currently working on a deal to bring the Cesar Gracie student over to the big show “right now.&#8…

Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez could be coming to the UFC sooner than expected. According to UFC President Dana White, the UFC is currently working on a deal to bring the Cesar Gracie student over to the big show “right now.” This puts Melendez’s upcoming December 17 Strikeforce title bout with Jorge Masvidal in question. […]

UFC Betting

Dana White: Gilbert Melendez Signing with UFC, Immediate Title Contender?

Dana White: 5-Round Non-Title Fights in UFC’s Immediate Future

Five-round non-title fights are in the UFC’s immediate future, according to UFC President Dana White, who told the media on Friday of the organization’s plans. “I hate draws worse than anything,” White declared as the biggest re…

Five-round non-title fights are in the UFC’s immediate future, according to UFC President Dana White, who told the media on Friday of the organization’s plans. “I hate draws worse than anything,” White declared as the biggest reason the the change in rules. This new format has been talked about for years, but really came to […]

UFC Betting

Dana White: 5-Round Non-Title Fights in UFC’s Immediate Future